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Bespoke Governance, Risk &

Leadership Coaching

for Senior Executives

Bespoke Governance, Risk &

Leadership Coaching

for Senior Executives

In today’s regulatory environment, senior leaders and Senior Management Function (SMF) holders face unprecedented personal and corporate accountability under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) and international equivalent frameworks.


Off-the-shelf compliance courses are simply insufficient for high-level regulatory decisionmakers. At Complyport, we deliver bespoke executive training, coaching and mentoring tailored to your firm’s specific business model, risk profile and regulatory obligations.

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25+

Years of Compliance
Excellence

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1,500+

Successful FCA, EU & UAE
Authorisations

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1,000+

Active Firms Receiving
Regulatory Support

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8

FCA/PRA Skilled Persons
& Consultancy Panel

Who This Programme Is For

Our executive training is custom-built for Board members and SMF holders, including:
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CEOs & COOs

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs / SMF1) & COOs

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Board Directors

Board Directors & Non-Executive Directors (NEDs)

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Risk & Compliance Officers

Chief Risk Officers (CROs / SMF4) & Heads of Compliance (SMF16)

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Data, Security & Operational Risk

Data Protection Officers (DPOs), CISOs & Operational Risk Leads

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Senior Managers

Senior Managers across Certified Functions under SM&CR

Sectors We Serve

We tailor our Executive Training to the exact handbooks, risk profiles and regulatory trends of specific sectors:
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Payment Services & E-Money

Payment Institutions (APIs/SPIs), EMIs and Open Banking providers

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Investment Management & Wealth

AIFMs, UCITS managers, private equity, hedge funds and wealth managers

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Banking &
Lending

Challenger banks, consumer credit providers and mortgage lenders

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Fintech & Virtual Assets

Cryptoasset firms, crowdfunding platforms and RegTech providers

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Insurance & Intermediaries

Insurance brokers, MGAs, principal firms and Appointed Representatives

Key Outcomes & Learning Objectives

Upon completion of our Executive Training & Board Coaching programme, participants will be equipped to:
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Demonstrate SM&CR Duty of Responsibility

Maintain defensible governance mapping, clear escalation pathways and robust "reasonable steps" documentation.

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Drive Cultural Governance & Consumer Duty

Successfully embed Consumer Duty oversight and drive positive cultural outcomes from the top.

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Oversee Operational Resilience & ICT Risk

Confidently challenge third-party vendor risks, operational resilience frameworks, DORA alignment and wind-down planning.

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Navigate Regulatory Interactions

Effectively manage FCA supervisory meetings, Section 166 Skilled Person reviews and risk assessments.

Meet Our Senior Financial Crime & Training Team

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Alla Konnikov

Managing Director (Operations, Legal & Resourcing)

Alla is a former regulatory solicitor, with over 15 years’ experience in Senior Management and legal education.  Alla is an Associate Professor and an experience coach and adviser to Boards, senior compliance professionals, risk leaders and MLROs. 

Her background in psychology and therapy adds a distinctive dimension to her coaching, giving her a deep understanding of human behaviour, communication and performance under pressure. Combined with her regulatory expertise, this enables her to prepare candidates not only for what the FCA may ask, but for how to think, communicate and respond effectively in any interview. 

Nicola Christofides

Head of Training & Senior Regulatory Specialist

Nicola is a formally qualified professional trainer with hands-on experience working at the FCA and at Barclays, and extensive cross-jurisdictional experience in financial crime compliance, risk frameworks and RegTech implementation. 

Nicola specialises in interactive, scenario-based MLRO training, helping compliance professionals apply regulatory requirements to real-world situations, particularly within high-risk and complex business models.

Our Unique Differentiator:
Qualified Professional Trainers

We combine senior regulatory practitioners and legal experts with formally qualified professional trainers who hold extensive background in instructional design, executive coaching and practical experience.

Testimonial

Complyport has been an invaluable partner in streamlining our compliance operations. Their KYC analysts handle high risk cases with precision, integrating seamlessly with our team. Their expertise, flexibility and insights help us make informed, defensible decisions. I highly recommend Complyport for organisations seeking compliance support that delivers real impact

Contact us for assistance

Looking for Compliance Support?

First time getting in touch?

Whether you are applying for regulatory authorisation in the UK, EU, UAE or another jurisdiction, responding to new requirements, or in need of ongoing compliance support,  our team is here to help.

Complete the form on the right, and we will get back to you shortly.  

Looking for Compliance Support?

First time getting in touch?

Whether you are applying for regulatory authorisation in the UK, EU, UAE or another jurisdiction, responding to new requirements, or in need of ongoing compliance support,  our team is here to help.

Complete the form on the right, and we will get back to you shortly.